Number
071544
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
Resolution authorizing settlement of the lawsuit entitled David Hollins, Jr. v. Demetrius Ritt, et al., in the amount of $20,000.
Analysis
This resolution authorizes settlement of the lawsuit of David Hollins, Jr. v. Demetrius Ritt and Charles Libal, in the total amount of $20,000.
Body
Whereas, The plaintiff David Hollins Jr. has filed a civil rights lawsuit against Demetrius Ritt and Charles Libal, Case No. 05-C-0623; and
Whereas, The parties have entered into a settlement agreement, to settle the above-referenced lawsuit for the total amount of $20,000; and
Whereas, The City Attorney recommends and the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee deems it expeditious and just to settle this lawsuit; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee that the proper City officers be and hereby are authorized and directed to issue a City check in the amount of $20,000 payable to the order of David Hollins, Jr. and the Client Trust Account for Gende Law Offices, S.C. in full and final settlement of this lawsuit, said amount to be charged to the Damages and Claims Fund, Account No. 0001-1490-0001-S118-006300; and, be it
Further Resolved, That for and in consideration of the above-referenced payment, plaintiff and his attorney will provide to the City a release of any and all claims arising out of or in any way related to this incident and a stipulation and order for dismissal of the pending court action.
Requestor
City Attorney
Drafter
SEL:dms
March 7, 2008
1032-2005-1711:128663